Minimal
adjective
Very small, tiny, or simple.
She has a minimal amount of make-up on.
Often appears as...
- minimal effort
- minimal amount
adjective
Using or involving the smallest possible amount or degree.
We will try to finish the project with minimal cost.
Often appears as...
- minimal cost
- minimal use
adjective
Intentionally using extremely simple and basic ideas or styles.
The room was decorated in a minimal style.
Often appears as...
- minimal style
- minimal design
adjective
Very small, tiny, or simple.
She has a minimal amount of make-up on.
Often appears as...
- minimal effort
- minimal amount
adjective
Using or involving the smallest possible amount or degree.
We will try to finish the project with minimal cost.
Often appears as...
- minimal cost
- minimal use
adjective
Intentionally using extremely simple and basic ideas or styles.
The room was decorated in a minimal style.
Often appears as...
- minimal style
- minimal design
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Understated Impact
Describes something not obvious but still significant. It's used where something small makes an important difference.
His minimal intervention solved the issue.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasize Scale
Shows that something is intentionally kept at a low level, used to highlight its small scale or simplicity.
They used minimal lighting for the scene.
Pro Tip 1/2Understated Impact
Describes something not obvious but still significant. It's used where something small makes an important difference.
His minimal intervention solved the issue.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasize Scale
Shows that something is intentionally kept at a low level, used to highlight its small scale or simplicity.
They used minimal lighting for the scene.
Pro Tip 1/2Understated Impact
Describes something not obvious but still significant. It's used where something small makes an important difference.
His minimal intervention solved the issue.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasize Scale
Shows that something is intentionally kept at a low level, used to highlight its small scale or simplicity.
They used minimal lighting for the scene.
Never forget "Minimal"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Mentalism, mind reading...
There's a sort of an up and down thing, which normally -- not always -- normally means that the person doesn't know the answer to the question themselves, so it's normally a question about the future, right? That sort of suggests uncertainty. So I would say it's a lady, age-wise it's a little difficult to tell from this minimal handwriting,
Video examples
My journey from Marine...
arm them with incredible material, keep production value as minimal as possible -- no sets, no costumes, no lights, just reading it -- to throw all the emphasis on the language and to show that theater can be created at any setting. It's a powerful thing, getting in a room with complete strangers and reminding ourselves of our humanity,
Video examples
Ugly History: The U.S....
But their recruitment plan centered on a lie. While the researchers planned to observe how syphilis would progress with minimal treatment, participants were told they would receive free drugs and care for their condition. At first, researchers gave the men existing treatments, but these were soon replaced with placebos.
Video examples
The language of lying —...
So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless. But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language,
Video examples
Can you survive nuclear...
Radiation is reduced as it travels through space and mass. So while a broken window and sealed window both have the same minimal effect on radiation, thick layers of steel, concrete, and packed earth can offer serious protection. And since fallout gives off half of its energy in the first hour
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
it's hoped that one day even the orphaned orangutans raised in forest school can make a similar journey but loner's priority is to get adult orangutans like mustapha out first he's had minimal human contact so a better chance of survival unfortunately with so many wild orangutans coming in
Video examples
Deserts 101 PIPE National...
to better absorb what minimal moisture might be present in the ground. Highly specialized to survive in such a harsh environment, desert wildlife is particularly vulnerable to ecological changes. Existing deserts have become less habitable because of rising temperatures
Video examples
How fast can a vaccine...
to create widespread immunity with minimal loss of life. So how quickly can we develop vaccines when we need them most? Vaccine development can generally be split into three phases. In exploratory research, scientists experiment with different approaches
Video examples
A radical plan to end...
Like, what, like a cent extra? Less. Quarter of a cent, half a cent. It'll be absolutely minimal. But what it does, it makes every bit of plastic all over the world an article of value.
Video examples
Why we shouldn’t fear...
bottom right we have high intelligence with minimal autonomy that's IBM's Watson the program to beat the world champion in jeopardy but didn't even
Video examples
Mentalism, mind reading...
There's a sort of an up and down thing, which normally -- not always -- normally means that the person doesn't know the answer to the question themselves, so it's normally a question about the future, right? That sort of suggests uncertainty. So I would say it's a lady, age-wise it's a little difficult to tell from this minimal handwriting,
Video examples
My journey from Marine...
arm them with incredible material, keep production value as minimal as possible -- no sets, no costumes, no lights, just reading it -- to throw all the emphasis on the language and to show that theater can be created at any setting. It's a powerful thing, getting in a room with complete strangers and reminding ourselves of our humanity,
Video examples
Ugly History: The U.S....
But their recruitment plan centered on a lie. While the researchers planned to observe how syphilis would progress with minimal treatment, participants were told they would receive free drugs and care for their condition. At first, researchers gave the men existing treatments, but these were soon replaced with placebos.
Video examples
The language of lying —...
So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless. But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language,
Video examples
Can you survive nuclear...
Radiation is reduced as it travels through space and mass. So while a broken window and sealed window both have the same minimal effect on radiation, thick layers of steel, concrete, and packed earth can offer serious protection. And since fallout gives off half of its energy in the first hour
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
it's hoped that one day even the orphaned orangutans raised in forest school can make a similar journey but loner's priority is to get adult orangutans like mustapha out first he's had minimal human contact so a better chance of survival unfortunately with so many wild orangutans coming in
Video examples
Deserts 101 PIPE National...
to better absorb what minimal moisture might be present in the ground. Highly specialized to survive in such a harsh environment, desert wildlife is particularly vulnerable to ecological changes. Existing deserts have become less habitable because of rising temperatures
Video examples
How fast can a vaccine...
to create widespread immunity with minimal loss of life. So how quickly can we develop vaccines when we need them most? Vaccine development can generally be split into three phases. In exploratory research, scientists experiment with different approaches
Video examples
A radical plan to end...
Like, what, like a cent extra? Less. Quarter of a cent, half a cent. It'll be absolutely minimal. But what it does, it makes every bit of plastic all over the world an article of value.
Video examples
Why we shouldn’t fear...
bottom right we have high intelligence with minimal autonomy that's IBM's Watson the program to beat the world champion in jeopardy but didn't even
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Hilary Rhoda
American Model
Since traveling is such a big part of my life when I am working, I like to vacation relatively close to home. Florida is a great place for me to go and relax. It's so close, which is perfect because it's the minimal travel time.
Quote examples
Paolo Sorrentino
Italian Director
Rome is a city where in every corner you have a reminder of the sacred world. That's why I have sacred music, minimalist sacred music, which is also music I like, because at the end of the day, that's what I want to do.
Quote examples
Fumio Sasaki
Author
We think we can't become a minimalist until our lives have settled down. But it's actually the other way around; we won't be able to settle down until we're living a minimalist life.
Quote examples
George Akerlof
American Economist
My mother, whose interest in chemistry was rather minimal, nevertheless went to graduate school in the subject and married my father, for whom it was as important as life itself.
Quote examples
Zack de la Rocha
American Musician
I'm in this band to give volume to various struggles throughout the world. To me, the tension in this band is a minimal sacrifice.
Quote examples
Nathan Phillips
Australian Actor
You don't really need much. I try to live my life with that sort of minimalist mentality.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I've been a minimalist my whole life, even if you wouldn't know it from my office.
Quote examples
Joe Nichols
American Musician
You know, I can be the happiest man in the world with minimal record success.
Quote examples
Howard Coble
American Politician
The good news is that even minimal activity can significantly extend life.
Quote examples
Nate Berkus
American Designer
In a minimal interior, what you don't do is as important as what you do.
Quote examples
Hilary Rhoda
American Model
Since traveling is such a big part of my life when I am working, I like to vacation relatively close to home. Florida is a great place for me to go and relax. It's so close, which is perfect because it's the minimal travel time.
Quote examples
Paolo Sorrentino
Italian Director
Rome is a city where in every corner you have a reminder of the sacred world. That's why I have sacred music, minimalist sacred music, which is also music I like, because at the end of the day, that's what I want to do.
Quote examples
Fumio Sasaki
Author
We think we can't become a minimalist until our lives have settled down. But it's actually the other way around; we won't be able to settle down until we're living a minimalist life.
Quote examples
George Akerlof
American Economist
My mother, whose interest in chemistry was rather minimal, nevertheless went to graduate school in the subject and married my father, for whom it was as important as life itself.
Quote examples
Zack de la Rocha
American Musician
I'm in this band to give volume to various struggles throughout the world. To me, the tension in this band is a minimal sacrifice.
Quote examples
Nathan Phillips
Australian Actor
You don't really need much. I try to live my life with that sort of minimalist mentality.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I've been a minimalist my whole life, even if you wouldn't know it from my office.
Quote examples
Joe Nichols
American Musician
You know, I can be the happiest man in the world with minimal record success.
Quote examples
Howard Coble
American Politician
The good news is that even minimal activity can significantly extend life.
Quote examples
Nate Berkus
American Designer
In a minimal interior, what you don't do is as important as what you do.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension